‘Sayang Sayang’ opens in Malaysia Nov 5 after five Golden Horse nominations in Taiwan

Malaysian filmmaker Jin Ong's film Sayang Sayang, which has garnered five nominations at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, is set to hit Malaysian cinemas on November 5. The movie, directed by Tang Hsiang-Chu, was produced by Ong, known for his work on Abang Adik (2023). The film, which centres on themes of love, identity, family acceptance, and inclusion, was shot in Kelantan and Terengganu.

Sayang Sayang is notable for its multilingual dialogue, including Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and sign language, and its inclusion of the deaf community in its narrative. The film's cast features Mhia Firdaus, Nandagopall Mohan, and Sasha Tang among others. The Golden Horse Awards winners will be announced on November 22 in Taipei.

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